The Straight Talk on Fleet

At this stage of the game, organizations still allow fuel prices to dictate how focused they are on their fuel, and sustainability efforts are behind the times. It always has been and still is an outdated way of thinking. Foundationally, organizations should have a consistent approach to sustainability and fuel management with safety as the overarching theme. In this episode of The Straight Talk o...

Developing a fleet safety policy is a critical process and an integral part of managing a safe and efficient fleet. In this first of a three-part series on this topic, our own Erin Gilchrist appears as a guest on the Fleet Safety Geeks podcast to share her expertise and experience. She is hosted by long-time industry experts Bob Mossing, Global Fleet Director at Steris Corporation and Phil Moser,...

In today's marketplace, there are many options for fleet and vehicle technology. Often providers in this space fail to provide a fully integrated and connected solution for their clients, leaving fleet leaders in a position to go back out and find the right solution for their organizations. In episode 11 of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin discusses the pain points and rewards of switching technol...

Changing hearts and minds around safety in organizations can be difficult. Building a culture of safety can be even harder because it means something different. It means that safety is part of the very fiber of being for your organization. In episode 10 of The Straight Talk on Fleet Podcast, Erin provokes thinking about safety culture as a people-first strategy and “the way we work” vs. “a way of...

In today’s environment of distractions and instant gratification, there’s an even greater need for technology in fleet vehicles that can protect drivers, fleet leaders, and organizations from unforeseen risks. Our roadways are flooded with drivers who are engaged in inattentive driving behaviors on a consistent basis. Erin talks about how to control the uncontrollable by adding AI Video Dash Camer...

In this episode of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin discusses the value of performing consistent and accurate vehicle and equipment inspections in your fleet. She digs into the risk and cost of inaction as it relates to vehicle inspections, what a solid vehicle inspection program should look like and what organizations should expect when the program is executed. Erin cuts through the noise...

In this episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin hosts the Director of Global Fleet Administration at STERIS and Co-Host of The Fleet Safety Geeks Podcast, Bob Mossing. Bob Mossing is not only a highly experienced fleet and operations manager who has demonstrated the ability to lead a diverse team of professionals. He also has strong technical and business qualifications with an impress...

Almost everything that happens to your fleet and drivers can be prevented (or reduce the risk in a very meaningful way.) The keys to building a truly proactive and predictive maintenance program for your fleet lies in how well you can collect and interpret the data signals coming from both your vehicles and your driver’s behaviors. This will inform how you structure your maintenance policy and com...

Fleet managers are often left wearing many hats – thought leader, change agent and project manager within their organizations. Solving fleet challenges and rolling out new technology can be daunting. On top of an already busy day-to-day schedule, it takes extensive research to identify the right set of potential supplier partners and carry through the pilot and deployment process. Change managemen...

Taking steps to green your fleet is just one component of sustainability. Building a fleet that’s sustainable for the long run – one that’s safe, efficient and profitable – starts with caring for your fleet from the ground up. That includes building sustainable practices that address driver and workforce sustainability, as well as sustainability for yourself as the fleet manager, both personally a...

Fleet sustainability means different things to different people. On today’s show, Erin shares a holistic approach to sustainability that includes three main components: • Personal and professional sustainability • Workforce and driver sustainability • Fleet sustainability It’s a big topic, and one that will span multiple episodes. For today’s discussion, Erin focuses in on sustainability and fleet...

Curious why you should subscribe and tune in to watch the latest episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet each week? Then you won’t want to miss this week’s episode. Listen in as Erin shares the three foundational pillars of the podcast that drive the show’s content and topics – and how they stem from the biggest challenges and successes she faced in managing a fleet, leading a team of fleet administ...

The Straight Talk on Fleet is a brand new podcast hosted by award-winning fleet leader Erin Gilchrist. On each episode, Erin will break down fleet management, cut through the noise and get to the real issues that safety and operations leaders struggle with every day. The goal is to get to the bottom of how leaders can break down the silos of information that stand between them and the ability to r...